AN: Please notice that all the gym leaders are going to have stronger Pokémon for a while. I just feel that they need to and imagine that they do.

Chapter 2

**Ella's POV**

I walked into the Rustboro Gym and looked around. A lot's changed in 5 years there's fossils and rocks everywhere. It actually reminds me of Devon Corp.

"Hello you must be here to challenge the Gym Leader," the girl said.

I saw that she was talking to the gym leader I faced a few years ago. The old man smiled at me, before looking at the girl. I noticed she had on the Pokémon academy outfit, so she must have been a student.

"Roxanne she is no ordinary trainer. I faced her many years ago and I know she has only improved tremendously since then," he said smiling at me.

"Interesting would you please follow me," The girl said as I followed her through the museum she calls a Gym.

"I'm the Gym Leader Roxanne and as the first gym leader in the Hoenn league I welcome you. And you are?" Roxanne asked.

"I'm Ella Birch," I replied.

"This will be a two on two Pokémon battle between Trainer Ella and Gym Leader Roxanne. Now Begin!" the referee yelled.

"Golem go," she called out the huge Pokémon.

"I guess you don't use Golem every day, let's go Ruby," I yelled calling out my Starmie.

"Impressive Golem use rollout," she yelled.

"Ruby use Rapid Spin to get out of the way," I said as Ruby started spinning fast getting out of the way. "Stop Golem with Psychic."

A blue light surrounded Golem stopping the rollout and making it drift in the air.

"Water Pulse," I said.

Golem was dropped as the water raced to Golem effective knocking it out.

"Not bad at all, and Probopass it's up to you," she called the Pokémon with a huge nose.

"Be ready Ruby," I said.

"Probopass Discharge," she called out. I looked around there was still water everywhere.

"Ruby Recover," I called out as it started healing.

The electricity moved through and I was hoping Ruby had enough energy to make it through. When it cleared I looked at Ruby and the gem was blinking.

"Come back Ruby. Go Kicks," I called as my Blaziken started kicking around.

"Probopass Stone-Edge,"

"No way Kicks dodge and use Sky Upper Cut," I called out.

Kicks jumped over the stones as its hand started glowing. Kicks ran up to Probopass knocking it into the air I was impressed since Probopass is heavy.

"Finish with a Blaze Kick," I called.

Kicks jumped in the air as its leg started burning and kicked Probopass back down. I knew it wasn't going to be effective, but it knocked Probopass back down. Kicks landed in front of me as we waited for the dust to clear. When it did Probopass was knocked out.

"Probopass is unable to battle the winner of this battle is Trainer Ella," The referee called out.

"Yes, we did it Kicks," I said as Kicks came over and hugged me.

"You are a very good trainer, I would have under estimated you if my grandfather hadn't told me. You deserve this it's the Stone Badge. The next gym is in Dewford town I wish the best of luck on your travels," Roxanne said holding out the badge.

"Thank you," I replied.

I took my badge case out and put it in the first slot. I put the case away and said good bye, before walking out back to Rustboro. I decided to rest Ace, Ruby and Kicks before heading to Dewford Town; I'll probably make it there by this afternoon if I'm lucky. While I was waiting for my Pokémon to be healed I decided to walk through the little city.

"HELP, HELP, HE STOLE THE GOODS!" I heard come from up the street.

I ran to catch up once I rounded the corner to Route 116 I saw a scientist looking around frantically. I ran up to him he grabbed my shoulders and looked me in the eye.

"Please tell me you're a trainer, I need help he stole my goods," he pleaded.

"Who is this guy?" I asked.

"He's with Team Aqua he stole parts to one of our projects."

"Sit tight I got it, Boots let's go," I smiled. "We have to find a guy from Team Aqua you ready?"

Boots growled and we were off running through the fields of grass, luckily not many Pokémon popped out at us. I saw Rusturf Tunnel ahead of me as me and Boots walked up. There was an older man at the entrance obviously upset.

"He took my Peeko," he kept saying when I got close enough. Obviously had to be the thief that stole the parts. I walked into the tunnel and Boots started growling, so the guy in here for sure. I walked along the path the Whismer looked scared, but not of me.

"Why did I steal this Pokémon it's pathetic," I heard a guy up ahead. I got close enough to see he was wearing a striped shirt and looked rough.

"Give back the parts and the Pokémon you stole," I said coming up close.

"Stay back," he said backing up.

"I'll say it again, give back those parts you stole and the Pokémon you stole," I said taking a step forward.

"And what's a little girl like you going to do about it?" he laughed.

"Little girl?" I asked.

Boots stepped up and started growling at this guy. He looked kind of scared looking at the Mightyena.

"Here just take it, there's no way my Poocheyena is going to beat that. But know this Team Aqua is far from being done, you punk," he said dropping everything and running off.

I walked over and picked up the briefcase then turned to the Wingull. It was obviously upset, so I picked it up and kept rubbing it till I could give it to it trainer. When we got out of the tunnel the old guy ran up smiling.

"Ohh thank you, my Peeko is ok and where he belongs. If there is anything you need just come and see me outside of Petalburg City," he said before walking off with the Pokémon.

Boots and I started walking back to where the scientist was. When I got up to him he grabbed the briefcase out of my hands and started freaking out.

"You got it back ohh thank you so much, how about I-no wait come with me and meet my boss," he said grabbing my arm and dragging me back to Devon Corp.

Boots was walking behind us after I convinced the scientist I could walk myself. I called Boots back before we went in. The scientist went over to the stairs talked to the guard and showed me up a few flights of stairs.

"Please wait here," he said going to the other side of the larger room. He soon returned and told me to follow him.

Behind the huge desk was an older man wearing a purplish colored suit.

"Hello, I'm Mr. Stone President of Devon Corp," he started as my eyes widened, didn't think I'd be doing this today. "I just heard that I owe you quite a bit of thanks. You were able to get the stolen goods back from Team Aqua. I was hoping to ask another favor of a reliable trainer. Of course I'll pay you for such a job,"

He said pulling out a PokeNav Plus and my eyes widened I never had close to enough money for one of these.

"Thank you and of course I'll do the favor," I said smiling at him, he smiled back.

"Great, here is a letter that is to be delivered to a man named Steven in Dewford Cave if I remember correctly. And the goods that you saved earlier could you deliver them to the Slateport shipyard to Capt. Stern," Mr. Stone asked.

"Of course, it's all on my way so it's no problem at all," I said accepting the letter and briefcase.

"Ohh thank you, this is yours a payment," he said handing the PokeNav.

After I said my goodbyes I went back down stairs. I should leave now or I won't make it before sunset.